Colombia aplicará un arancel del 10% a la importación de buses eléctricos The Colombian government has enacted Decree 1294 of 2025, imposing a 10% tariff on certain electric bus imports to strengthen domestic industrial policy. This measure supports Colombia’s position as a South American leader in assembling electric bi-articulated buses with increasing national component integration. The existing industry has the capacity to meet internal demand and export competitively, fostering job creation and technological advancement.

• A 10% tariff has been imposed on specific electric bus imports through Decree 1294 of 2025.
• Colombia is a leading assembler of electric bi-articulated buses in South America.
• The national industry can produce 1,500 units annually, with potential to reach 3,000 with further investment.
• The ecosystem includes 47 direct and 280 indirect suppliers, creating over 13,000 jobs.
• The tariff is intended to strengthen the industry, not hinder the energy transition or transport system transformation.
• The goal is to ensure technological change translates into industry, skilled employment, and competitiveness. https://nicaragua-hub.syndichain.com/articles/81f9118f-70df-4644-aef4-4b40da4e2664 https://www.eluniversal.com.co/colombia/2025/12/06/colombia-aplicara-un-arancel-del-10-a-la-importacion-de-buses-electricos/